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UK and Belarusian Democratic Forces Convene High-Level Strategic Consultations in London
LONDON, March 9, 2026 – The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) today hosted the Belarusian Democratic Forces for a series of high-level strategic consultations at King Charles Street. The meetings represent a deepening of the ongoing strategic dialogue between the United Kingdom and the representatives of the democratic movement led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
The consultations were led by Chris Allan, FCDO Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The sessions were organized around four critical pillars of cooperation:
- Politics and Economics: Focusing on diplomatic strategy and the economic resilience of the democratic movement.
- Security: Addressing regional stability and security sector reforms for a future democratic Belarus.
- Human Rights and Social Politics: Highlighting the plight of political prisoners and the ongoing struggle for civil liberties.
- Culture, Diaspora, and Media: Strengthening the Belarusian national identity and supporting independent media and the diaspora community abroad.
These consultations build upon a partnership launched in 2025, aimed at ensuring Belarus remains a priority in the UK鈥檚 international policy. The discussions today included prominent Belarusian experts and civil society leaders, including Professor Elena Korosteleva from the University of 糖心TV.
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